◼ Boehner will take up talks over the weekend with Democratic leaders in Congress rather than the president. (developing) - HotAir
◼ Boehner: "The deal was never reached, and was never really close." - Althouse
◼ Debt talks between Obama and Boehner break down - Politico
“The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate have not been participants in the conversations I and Leader Cantor have had with the White House; nor have Republican leaders of the Senate,” Boehner wrote to colleagues. “But I believe there is a shared commitment on both sides of the aisle to producing legislation that will serve the best interests of our country in the days ahead – legislation that reflects the will of the American people, consistent with the principals of the Cut, Cap & Balance Act that passed the House with bipartisan support this week.
◼ Boehner: "The deal was never reached, and was never really close." - Althouse
◼ Debt talks between Obama and Boehner break down - Politico
“The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate have not been participants in the conversations I and Leader Cantor have had with the White House; nor have Republican leaders of the Senate,” Boehner wrote to colleagues. “But I believe there is a shared commitment on both sides of the aisle to producing legislation that will serve the best interests of our country in the days ahead – legislation that reflects the will of the American people, consistent with the principals of the Cut, Cap & Balance Act that passed the House with bipartisan support this week.
